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Earthpeaceassemblies 🌍
The Body of Humanity, Breathing as One
From 8.8.2026 to 8.8.2033, humanity rehearses a new global ritual of shared stillness: the Earthpeaceassemblies.
Eight years of synchronized days that prepare the world for the Earthpeacesummit, the Global Earthpeaceassembly and the first Earthpeacehour on 8 AM CET, 8.8.2033 that touches everyone. 💫
The First Earthpeaceassembly
A Small Beginning with a Global Horizon
On 8 August 2026, the First Earthpeaceassembly marked the public relaunch of the Earthpeace initiative and the beginning of a new phase in its development.
That day also launched the 88-Day Social Media Campaign for the Earthpeacehour: an effort to explore the vision through questions, reflections and invitations shared with a growing international audience.
The 0.2 Percent Circle was created on the same day. Its name expressed a deliberately cautious working estimate of the Earthpeacehour’s likelihood of success at that early stage—not a scientific prediction, but an honest acknowledgement of how much still had to be achieved. Every supportive contribution, new follower, conversation and committed participant was understood as a way of strengthening that possibility.
The First Earthpeaceassembly remained modest in size, supported by a small number of encouraging contributions. Its significance lay not in how many people had already joined, but in the decision to begin.
In its aftermath, the Earthpeace Association was established to give the initiative a community-led organisational foundation. It currently brings together seven optimistic and purpose-driven members who share one long-term ambition: to help prepare, promote and ultimately realise the global Earthpeacehour.
Seven people cannot accomplish this alone—but seven people can begin inviting the eighth, the eightieth and, one day, perhaps the eight billionth.
The Second Earthpeaceassembly
The German Earthpeaceday 2027
Proposed Programme · Sunday, 8 August 2027 · Berlin
Arrival → Reflection → Encounter → Imagination → Silence → Celebration → Commitment
The Second Earthpeaceassembly is envisioned as the central gathering of the proposed German Earthpeaceday on 8 August 2027.
It would serve as a national pilot project on the journey towards the global Earthpeacehour envisioned for 8 August 2033: one shared hour in which humanity is invited to place the protection of life above violence, division and retaliation.
At the heart of the German Earthpeaceday lies a simple yet far-reaching question:
Can Germany protect life together for one Earthpeaceday?
The German Earthpeaceday brings together contemplation, artistic expression, critical public dialogue, civic participation, shared responsibility and collective silence.
It does not promise that every conflict will be resolved in a single day. It asks whether millions of different people can consciously place the protection of life at the centre of their actions for one day—and join in one shared hour of silence.
The initiative is intended to be voluntary, inclusive, non-partisan and open to people of every faith, philosophy, culture and political outlook, as well as those who follow no particular belief.
Important notice: Every person and artist named on this page is a prospective invitee only. No participation has been confirmed. Their involvement must not be announced or implied until written agreements have been concluded.
The Programme at a Glance
Time
Programme
08:30
Doors open; accessibility assistance, quiet areas and Earthpeace information spaces
09:30
Musical welcome by Byklang, accompanied by a children’s choir and visual introduction
09:45
Opening words by Matthias Wille Janssen
10:00–12:00
Earthpeacesatsang with prospective guide Eckhart Tolle — “The Stillness Within Germany”
12:00–12:15
The Silent Passage — rest, movement and transition into meditation
12:15–13:00
Earthpeacemeditation with prospective guide Dr Britta Hölzel — “One Breath, One Country, One Humanity”
13:00–14:00
Community meal, exhibitions and encounters with peace organisations
14:00–16:00
Earthpeacedialogue — “Can Germany Protect Life Together for One Earthpeaceday?”
16:00–16:15
Reflection interval, refreshments and transformation of the stage
16:15–17:45
Earthpeacetheatre — “The Hour That Does Not Yet Exist”
17:45–18:10
Media interviews and live connections with regional Earthpeaceassemblies
18:10–18:35
Voices of Life — Testimonies and Perspectives from Across Society
18:35–19:00
The Eight Invitations to Earthpeace
19:00–19:45
Germany Becomes Still — A Living Map of Regional Assemblies
19:45–20:00
Quiet arrival; the lights soften and all speaking ends
20:00–21:00
The German Earthpeacehour — 60 Minutes of Shared Silence
21:00–21:12
One bell, gentle reflection and a voluntary gesture of reconciliation
21:12–23:00
Earthpeaceconcert — “Germany Sings for Earthpeace”
23:00–23:05
Closing words by Matthias Wille Janssen
23:10
End of the event
1. Earthpeacesatsang
The Stillness Within Germany
10:00–12:00
The Earthpeacesatsang is conceived as an open, non-denominational gathering for reflection. It is not a religious service. People of every faith, philosophy and worldview—and people who follow none—should feel equally welcome.
A first invitation could be extended to Eckhart Tolle, who would be invited to guide the complete session.
Proposed sequence
· 10:00–10:10 — Welcome: “A Moment of Stillness in a Restless World”
Eckhart Tolle introduces the gathering and reflects on the possibility of meeting uncertainty through presence rather than fear.
· 10:10–10:25 — Accessible Breathing and Grounding Exercise
A gentle, voluntary practice invites participants to become aware of their breathing, bodies and surroundings.
· 10:25–10:45 — Reflection: “The German Earthpeaceday Begins Within Us”
A reflection on the German Earthpeaceday as an invitation to pause habitual reactions and consider how individual awareness could contribute to a more peaceful society.
· 10:45–11:05 — Reflection: “Can Humanity Become Still Together?”
Eckhart Tolle explores the vision of the Earthpeacehour: millions of people entering one shared period of stillness without needing to share the same beliefs, identities or opinions.
· 11:05–11:20 — Guided Stillness: “One Country, One Humanity, This Moment”
Participants are invited to experience a period of guided presence and recognise the life they share with every other person.
· 11:20–11:35 — Reflection: “From Inner Peace to Shared Responsibility”
A reflection on how inner awareness might influence relationships, public life and the collective commitment to protect life during the German Earthpeaceday and the global Earthpeacehour.
· 11:35–11:40 — Quiet Integration
Five minutes without guidance allow participants to absorb the reflections and prepare their questions.
· 11:40–11:55 — Questions from the Audience
Eckhart Tolle responds to selected questions concerning stillness, human conflict, the German Earthpeaceday and the global Earthpeacehour.
· 11:55–12:00 — Shared Silence and Closing Words
The session concludes with one shared minute of complete silence, followed by a brief invitation to carry awareness, compassion and responsibility into the remainder of the day.Participation in breathing exercises, closing the eyes, writing or speaking with another person remains entirely voluntary.
The Silent Passage
12:00–12:15
The fifteen-minute interval between the Earthpeacesatsang and Earthpeacemeditation is not an ordinary programme break. It is a gentle transition from reflection into shared awareness.
- 12:00–12:03: The satsang concludes without immediate applause.
- 12:03–12:08: Participants may drink water, stretch or quietly request assistance.
- 12:08–12:12: The stage is reset while the audience remains in a calm atmosphere.
- 12:12–12:15: A soft visual signal invites everyone to return to their seats and prepare for the meditation.
There are no advertisements, speeches or promotional announcements during this passage.
2. Earthpeacemeditation
One Breath, One Country, One Humanity
12:15–13:00
A first invitation to guide the Earthpeacemeditation could be extended to Dr Britta Hölzel, a psychologist, neuroscientist and mindfulness teacher whose work connects contemplative practice with scientific research.
The meditation prepares participants for the longer shared silence in the evening.
Meditation journey
- 12:15–12:20: Arriving in the body and becoming aware of the surroundings
- 12:20–12:27: Gratitude for life, freedom and human dignity
- 12:27–12:34: Remembrance of people affected by war, violence, suicide and displacement
- 12:34–12:41: Compassion for people with whom we disagree
- 12:41–12:48: Awareness of animals, nature and future generations
- 12:48–12:58: Ten minutes of complete silence
- 12:58–13:00: Closing reflection: “What peaceful action will I carry into tomorrow?”
Chairs, standing areas, an eyes-open alternative, German Sign Language and live captioning should be available.
No participant is asked to accept a spiritual teaching. The meditation is an invitation to awareness, empathy and responsibility.
3. Community Meal and Earthpeace Forum
13:00–14:00
At the Berlin Olympic Stadium, this programme would use the spectator blocks, concourses and hospitality areas rather than attempting one conventional seated lunch.
Ticket holders could select a vegetarian or vegan meal in advance. Meals would be distributed through colour-coded collection points assigned to each seating block, using the stadium’s catering facilities and additional temporary stations. Staggered collection, free drinking water, allergen information and accessible service points would reduce queues.
- 13:00–13:20: Block-by-block meal collection
- 13:20–13:45: Shared meal, with optional conversation prompts displayed on the screens
- 13:45–13:55: Short presentations from selected peace, humanitarian, environmental and social organisations
- 13:55–14:00: Quiet return to seats for the Earthpeacedialogue
Exhibition stands would be positioned along the stadium concourses and remain open throughout the day. A digital map would introduce regional Earthpeaceassemblies, while QR codes would allow visitors to explore participating organisations without creating overcrowding.
The purpose is to transform the stadium briefly into a place of hospitality and encounter—where peace is practised through sharing, listening and welcoming difference.
4. Earthpeacedialogue
Can Germany Protect Life Together for One Earthpeaceday?
14:00–16:00
The Earthpeacedialogue opens the initiative to serious public examination. Its purpose is not to stage agreement, but to explore what would be required to transform an ambitious vision into a credible national pilot and ultimately global project.
Prospective moderator
Markus Lanz could be invited to moderate the dialogue with journalistic independence and to raise critical, practical and sometimes uncomfortable questions.
Prospective Participants
· Prof. Dr Nicole Deitelhoff, Executive Director of the Peace Research Institute Frankfurt, contributing expertise in peace and conflict research
· Sabine Lackner, President of the Federal Agency for Technical Relief, contributing expertise in civil protection, emergency coordination and operational feasibility
· Düzen Tekkal, journalist, filmmaker and human-rights advocate, contributing a civil-society perspective on freedom, human dignity and the protection of persecuted communities
· Wendelin Haag, Chair of the German Federal Youth Council—or another officially delegated representative in 2027—representing the perspectives and responsibilities of younger generations
· Tareq Alaows, Syrian-German activist and refugee-policy spokesperson for PRO ASYL, contributing professional expertise and lived experience concerning displacement, participation and human rights
· Margot Käßmann, Protestant theologian and former Chair of the Council of the Evangelical Church in Germany, contributing a Christian perspective on peace, conscience and reconciliation
· Dr Michael Schmidt-Salomon, philosopher, author and spokesperson of the Giordano Bruno Foundation, contributing a humanist and secular perspective
· Imam Benjamin Idriz, imam of the Islamic Community of Penzberg, contributing a Muslim perspective shaped by interreligious dialogue and bridge-building
· Rabbi Gesa Ederberg, rabbi and co-founder of Masorti Germany, contributing a Jewish perspective on memory, dignity, responsibility and reconciliation
· Dr Barbara Slowik Meisel, President of the Berlin Police, contributing expertise in public safety, de-escalation and the operational responsibilities associated with a major national gathering
· Matthias Wille Janssen, presenting the proposal and the long-term vision of the Earthpeacehour on behalf of the Earthpeace Association
Dialogue structure
14:00–14:10 — Opening questions
The audience responds to two questions:
- Can Germany protect life together for one Earthpeaceday?
- What can help us to grow this momentum until 8.8.2033?
14:10–14:40 — Meaning and global significance
What could the German Earthpeaceday mean for Germany and the world if it succeeded?
This round considers whether a national act of peaceful cooperation could encourage international participation without exaggerating what one symbolic day can accomplish.
14:40–15:10 — Feasibility and responsibility
What practical, political and ethical conditions would have to be fulfilled until the 8.8.2033?
Topics include:
- Safety and emergency planning
- Voluntary participation
- Protection from political or commercial appropriation
- Inclusion of critics, minorities and dissenting voices
- Measurement of participation and impact
- Transparent financing
- The distinction between aspiration and verifiable results
15:10–15:30 — Religious, humanist and public-safety perspectives
Focused contributions address dignity, social trust, de-escalation, freedom of conscience and the shared responsibility to protect life.
15:30–15:50 — Questions from the public
Questions are selected from the stadium. Critical questions receive the same consideration as supportive ones.
15:50–16:00 — Three practical recommendations
The dialogue concludes not with a staged declaration of agreement, but with three concrete recommendations for preparing the global Earthpeacehour in 2033.
4. Reflection Interval
From Dialogue to Imagination
16:00–16:15
The interval provides time for refreshments, accessible movement and a quiet transition from public discussion to artistic reflection.
Anonymous statements from the dialogue appear on the stadium screens. A restrained instrumental soundscape accompanies the transformation of the stage. There are no speeches or promotional announcements.
5. Earthpeacetheatre
The Hour That Does Not Yet Exist
16:15–17:45 · Running time: 90 minutes
The Earthpeacetheatre is an original production combining drama, music, spoken word, documentary material and audience reflection.
Germany is invited to attempt something it has never done before: becoming still together without denying its differences.
Eight characters enter the stage carrying contrasting experiences of contemporary society. They disagree about peace, responsibility and whether one shared hour can matter. No character is entirely right, and none is portrayed as wholly good or evil.
Characters and Prospective Cast
Character
Dramatic purpose
Prospective invitee
The Voice of Planet Earth
Connects past, present and future without condemning humanity
The Seeker
Introduces the shared hour and carries the central question
The Mediator
Creates understanding without erasing disagreement
The Chronicler
Confronts the group with history, memory and responsibility
The Sceptic
Challenges idealism, symbolism and exaggerated promises
The Voice of Fear
Gives language to insecurity, anger and mistrust
The Voice of the Future
Speaks for those who will inherit the consequences of today’s decisions
The Citizen
Represents the individual who doubts their ability to influence history
All actors named above are prospective invitees only. Their participation has not been confirmed and must not be announced or implied until personal consent, artistic agreement and written contracts have been obtained.
The story
Prologue — Planet Earth Listens
The stadium is dark. Sounds of traffic, machinery, aircraft, arguments and news broadcasts emerge from different directions.
The Voice of Planet Earth says:
“You have given names to every border, every victory and every wound. But you have not yet given a name to the hour in which nobody is killed.”
The characters appear separately in narrow beams of light. Byklang introduces a fragmented melody. Every character attempts to speak, but each voice is overwhelmed by the surrounding noise.
The Seeker finally asks:
“What would happen if we stopped—not forever, but together and for one hour?”
The noise disappears.
Scene One — The Room of Positions
The characters gather around a table but refuse to sit beside those with whom they disagree.
The Sceptic calls the proposal naïve. The Chronicler warns that silence has sometimes protected injustice. The Voice of Fear argues that lowering one’s guard invites danger. The Citizen believes that questions of war and peace belong to governments rather than ordinary people.
The Mediator asks each character to explain the previous speaker’s concern before presenting their own opinion. Gradually, they discover the difference between understanding an argument and agreeing with it.
Scene Two — The Archive of Memory
The Chronicler opens an imaginary archive. Documentary fragments recall war, dictatorship, persecution, division, resistance, reconciliation and democratic renewal.
The Chronicler says:
“Memory does not command us to believe that peace is easy. Memory commands us to understand what happens when protecting life becomes secondary.”
Historical material must be independently fact-checked and developed with historians and representatives of affected communities. Human suffering must never become theatrical decoration.
Scene Three — The Empty Chair
An empty chair is placed at the centre of the stage. It represents those who cannot be present: victims of violence, people in war zones, refugees, isolated individuals, future generations and animals without a human voice.
Each character addresses the chair. The scene ends with one question:
“Whose absence places a responsibility upon you?”
Scene Four — The Impossible Proposal
A clock appears above the stage and begins counting down from sixty minutes.
The Sceptic asks:
- How could success be measured?
- What happens if violence continues somewhere?
- Could silence be misunderstood?
- Who controls the message?
- Who benefits financially?
- What happens the following day?
The Mediator explains that the Earthpeacehour would not prove that every conflict had been resolved. It would be an organised attempt to protect life together and to learn what coordinated peaceful action requires.
The Citizen responds:
“Perhaps the first honest promise is not that we will succeed. It is that we will prepare seriously enough to deserve the attempt.”
Musical Interlude — The Unfinished Melody
Byklang returns to the fragmented melody from the prologue.
One by one, the characters contribute a breath, a word or a single note. Their contributions remain different, yet gradually form a coherent musical pattern.
Fear is not silenced. It is acknowledged without being allowed to control the melody.
Scene Five — The Rehearsal
The characters attempt one minute of complete silence.
The first attempt fails. A telephone is checked, a question is whispered, a page continues to turn and the sound of an alarm interrupts the room.
They begin again.
The second minute is completed. Nothing miraculous visibly happens—yet everyone has experienced that coordinated stillness is possible.
The Voice of the Future speaks:
“The future is not asking whether you were perfect. It is asking whether you began.”
Scene Six — Germany Becomes Still
The stage transforms into a living map of Germany. Lights appear in cities, villages, homes, schools, hospitals, places of worship, community centres and prisons.
Recorded voices say:
- “It happened here.”
- “We stopped together.”
- “We did not agree on everything.”
- “We still protected one another.”
The Citizen carries the empty chair to the table and gives it a place among the living.
Epilogue — The Question Returns
The Voice of Planet Earth says:
“Peace is not the absence of difference. It is the decision that difference must not destroy life.”
All eight characters turn towards the audience:
“If peace does not require us to agree on everything, what is still preventing us from beginning?”
The lights remain still. There is no music and no immediate applause. The question is allowed to remain in the stadium before the stage slowly darkens.
6. Voices of Life
Eight Perspectives, Eight Human Realities
18:10–18:35
Voices of Life gives the stage to people whose experiences are too often reduced to headlines or statistics.
Eight prospective contributions of approximately two minutes each could include:
- A democratically selected representative of Berlin’s school students, speaking about the future young people hope to inherit
- A representative nominated by WEISSER RING, speaking about dignity and support after violence
- A refugee-led speaker selected with Refugee Voices Tours Berlin, speaking from lived experience without being defined solely by displacement
- A field worker nominated by Médecins Sans Frontières Germany, speaking about protecting life under extreme conditions
- A mediator nominated by forumZFD, describing how dialogue can continue when trust has collapsed
- A counsellor nominated by TelefonSeelsorge Deutschland, speaking about listening, loneliness and the value of every life
- A representative of the German Animal Welfare Federation, speaking for animals unable to represent themselves
- An inclusion advocate such as Raul Krauthausen, speaking about participation, accessibility and equal human dignity
The participating organisations should choose their representatives in consultation with the production team. Personal suffering must never be used merely to manufacture emotion. Participation must be voluntary, dignified, carefully prepared and appropriately compensated.
7. The Eight Invitations to Earthpeace
18:35–19:00
Eight people from different generations and areas of society enter the stage. Each offers one concise invitation:
- Protect life.
- Listen before judging.
- Refuse dehumanisation.
- Remember those who are absent.
- Care for animals and nature.
- Reduce one conflict in your own life.
- Protect the dignity of those with whom you disagree.
- Carry the day into tomorrow.
These are invitations, not compulsory pledges. The audience is not asked to repeat or sign anything.
8. Germany Becomes Still
19:00–19:55
A large screen becomes a living map connecting regional Earthpeaceassemblies across Germany.
Images and short live connections appear from town squares, homes, hospitals, schools, cultural centres and community gatherings. They demonstrate that the Earthpeaceday belongs not only to Berlin, but to people throughout the country.
A soundscape created by Byklang becomes progressively simpler until only one sustained note remains.
At 19:55, the note fades. Speaking ends. The final fifteen minutes allow everyone to arrive quietly in the shared hour.
9. The German Earthpeacehour
Sixty Minutes of Shared Silence
20:00–21:00
The shared silence is the protected heart of the German Earthpeaceday.
During this hour, there are:
- No speeches
- No advertisements
- No slogans
- No applause
- No musical performances
- No fundraising
- No political branding
- No compulsory prayer
- No compulsory physical contact
A single bell begins the hour at 20:00 and ends it at 21:00.
Emergency communication, medical care and safety services remain fully operational. The livestream shows calm, fixed images with natural ambient sound and no commentary.
The hour is not presented as proof that every conflict has disappeared. Its success lies in people consciously choosing peaceful conduct together—and in learning what would be required to extend that choice beyond one hour.
10. Earthpeaceconcert
Germany Sings for Earthpeace
21:12–23:00
The Earthpeaceconcert transforms the stillness of the preceding hour into music, hope and shared celebration.
Byklang is envisioned as the musical front act and connecting voice of the event. Byklang would welcome the audience in the morning, accompany the transition into silence and open the concert with a free musical improvisation.
Proposed Concert Programme
21:00–21:18
“Free Play” — an eighteen-minute improvisation gently carrying the stadium out of silence and into music
21:18–21:19
Transition
One-minute changeover
21:19–21:25
Matthias Wille Janssen and Christian de Raco
“Earthpeace Anthem”
21:25–21:26
Transition
One-minute changeover
21:26–21:32
“Wozu sind Kriege da?”
21:32–21:33
Transition
One-minute changeover
21:33–21:39
“Wind of Change”
21:39–21:40
Transition
One-minute changeover
21:40–21:46
“Über sieben Brücken musst du gehn”
21:46–21:47
Transition
One-minute changeover
21:47–21:53
“Wie schön du bist”
21:53–21:54
Transition
One-minute changeover
21:54–22:00
“Krieger des Lichts”
22:00–22:01
Transition
One-minute changeover
22:01–22:07
“Zuhause”
22:07–22:08
Transition
One-minute changeover
22:08–22:14
“Himmel berühren”
22:14–22:15
Transition
One-minute changeover
22:15–22:21
“Stück vom Himmel”
22:21–22:22
Transition
One-minute changeover
22:22–22:28
“Gewinner”
22:28–22:29
Transition
One-minute changeover
22:29–22:35
“Leiser”
22:35–22:36
Transition
One-minute changeover
22:36–22:42
“Ein bißchen Frieden”
22:43–22:44
Transition
One-minute preparation for the collective finale
22:45–22:51
Byklang, participating artists and a children’s choir
Collective reprise of the “Earthpeace Anthem”
22:51-22:52
Pause
One shared minute of stillness before the closing words
22:52-23:00
Closing words and invitation to carry the German Earthpeaceday into everyday life
23:00
Final image and end of the event
One bell sounds as the message “One Planet. One Humanity. One Earthpeacehour.” appears on the stadium screens
The running order, titles and timings are illustrative. Every performance requires artist and rights-holder approval, contracts, GEMA licensing, arrangement permissions and separate television, streaming and recording rights.
Participation and Reserved Places
The current working model proposes 8,888 reserved places for invited representatives and contributors whose presence could connect the event with society across Germany and internationally.
Area of society
Proposed places
Politics and public institutions
1,600
Diplomacy and international organisations
900
Media and journalism
1,200
Peace, environmental and human-rights organisations
1,100
Youth and education
1,500
Science and research
300
Religious, philosophical and humanist communities
300
Culture and the arts
200
Sport
200
People directly affected by conflict and inclusion representatives
788
Volunteers and partner organisations
600
Wheelchair users
100
Essential companions and carers
100
Total proposed reserved places
8,888
The final allocations must avoid double-counting individuals who belong to several categories. Accessible seating and companion places must be determined in cooperation with the venue and accessibility specialists.
An invitation, ticket purchase or sponsorship agreement must never provide control over the event’s message, artistic programme or Earthpeacehour.
Preliminary Public Ticket Model
The majority of the available capacity should remain open to the public.
Ticket category
Proposed tickets
Gross price
Potential gross revenue
Front-field standing
5,032
€159
€800,088
General field standing
10,000
€89
€890,000
Lower tier premium
10,000
€229
€2,290,000
Lower tier standard
20,000
€159
€3,180,000
Upper tier central
18,000
€119
€2,142,000
Upper tier outer
8,968
€89
€798,152
Upper tier social allocation
8,000
€39
€312,000
Total
80,000
Average: €130.15
€10,412,240
The social allocation is intended to make participation possible for people with limited financial means. Additional supporter tickets, donations or sponsorship could help finance free or further reduced-price places.
Illustrative financial scenario
Item
Preliminary amount
Gross ticket revenue at full public sell-out
€10,412,240
Revenue excluding assumed 19% VAT
€8,749,782
Preliminary total event costs
€7,900,000
Indicative operating surplus
€849,782
Indicative ticket-only break-even
Approximately 72,231 tickets
Break-even occupancy
Approximately 90.3%
These figures are a preliminary scenario, not an approved budget or investment forecast. The calculation assumes that the ticket categories sell in the planned proportions and does not yet account for every possible ticketing fee, royalty, levy, refund, tax treatment or production contingency.
A ticket-only break-even point of approximately 90.3% carries significant financial risk. Grants, donations, responsible sponsorship, guarantees or cost reductions should therefore be explored before public ticket sales begin.
Capacity clarification
The current model combines 80,000 public tickets with 8,888 reserved places, creating the symbolic target of 88,888 admissions.
This is not a confirmed capacity for Berlin’s Olympic Stadium. Concert capacity depends on the stage, infield layout, sightlines, production areas, emergency routes, media positions and accessible seating configuration. The final number must be approved by the venue and the responsible authorities.
If the certified capacity is lower, the public and invited allocations must be reduced or redistributed before any tickets or invitations are issued.
Proposed Venue
The programme is being developed with Berlin’s Olympic Stadium as the envisioned location. Until a contract has been signed, it must always be described as a proposed venue.
A smaller Berlin arena or an outdoor civic location should be prepared as an alternative. The concept must remain scalable without losing the German Earthpeacehour at its centre.
Safety, Wellbeing and Accessibility
A stadium-scale gathering requires comprehensive cooperation with police, fire, medical services, transport providers, accessibility specialists and the venue’s operational team.
The safety concept must include:
- A certified evacuation and emergency plan
- Severe-weather and heat-management procedures
- Controlled admission and crowd-flow planning
- Safeguarding for children and vulnerable adults
- Medical, counselling and quiet areas
- Public-transport and departure planning
- Crisis communication procedures
- Emergency communication throughout the silent hour
The programme should be accessible through:
- German and English
- German Sign Language
- Live captioning
- Audio description
- Easy-to-understand language
- Screen-reader-compatible digital information
- Step-free access
- Accessible toilets and seating
- Trained assistance teams
- Eyes-open and movement-friendly alternatives during contemplative sessions
The silence must never prevent anyone from seeking medical help, communicating an emergency or leaving the event.
Media and Broadcasting
Regional Earthpeaceassemblies may be connected before and after the central hour through live images, interviews and documentary reports.
Media organisations would play an essential role in making the national experiment visible, examining it critically and enabling participation beyond the proposed Berlin venue.
During the Earthpeacehour itself, coverage remains deliberately restrained:
- No presenters
- No advertising
- No dramatic commentary
- No manufactured emotional scenes
- No political messaging
Only calm images, natural ambient sound and shared silence should remain.
Financing and Transparency
A complete budget must separately identify:
- Venue rental
- Stage, sound, lighting and video technology
- Artist and actor fees
- Theatre development and rehearsals
- Music, performance and broadcasting rights
- Security and medical services
- Insurance and legal advice
- Livestreaming and television production
- Accessibility services
- Travel and accommodation
- Staff and volunteer support
- Public communication
- Environmental measures
- Contingency reserves
Sponsors may be acknowledged before and after the event. There should be no commercial advertising during the German Earthpeacehour.
An independently reviewed budget and a transparent post-event financial report should be published.
Roadmap to 8 August 2027
- September–October 2026: Confirm the event charter, feasibility study, budget framework, production leadership and venue options
- November–December 2026: Send confidential invitations to prospective artists, actors, speakers and institutional partners
- January–February 2027: Secure financing, legal advice, insurance and provisional contracts
- March–April 2027: Confirm the programme, media partners, safety concept and regional Earthpeaceassemblies
- May–June 2027: Begin the nationwide awareness campaign, ticket sales and volunteer recruitment
- July 2027: Conduct artistic rehearsals, technical tests and simulations of the shared hour
- 6–7 August 2027: Complete construction, sound checks, safety inspections and the full dress rehearsal
- 8 August 2027: The German Earthpeaceday and Second Earthpeaceassembly
- From 9 August 2027: Publish attendance, safety, impact and financial reports and document the lessons for 2033
The Defining Invitation
The German Earthpeaceday does not promise that Germany will solve every conflict in one day.
It invites a country of different histories, beliefs, fears, hopes and opinions to attempt something concrete, measurable and deeply human:
Can millions of people consciously protect life together for one Earthpeaceday, unite in one Earthpeacehour—and show the world what coordinated peaceful action can make possible?
One country can begin an experiment.
One shared hour can make our collective responsibility visible.
And one successful beginning may help humanity prepare for something greater:
One planet. One humanity. One Earthpeacehour.
The Upcoming Earthpeaceassemblies
A Living Journey from 2028 to 2032
The Earthpeaceassemblies planned for 8 August 2028, 2029, 2030, 2031 and 2032 remain works in progress.
Their scale, location and programme have not yet been determined. They will depend substantially on the reach, credibility and lessons of the Second Earthpeaceassembly—the proposed German Earthpeaceday on 8 August 2027.
The German pilot project should help reveal:
- How willing people are to participate
- Which communities and institutions become involved
- How media and the public respond
- Which safety, accessibility and broadcasting structures are required
- What strengthens credibility—and what must be improved
- Whether the following assemblies should grow locally, nationally or internationally
For this reason, the later Earthpeaceassemblies should not be presented as finished events before their foundations exist. They are intended to develop gradually, learning from each previous year and expanding only as participation, partnerships and practical capacity allow.
The plans for each assembly will be published and updated as its date approaches. Every gathering should become another rehearsal for global cooperation and another carefully considered step towards 8 August 2033.
The path is not predetermined. It will be shaped by everyone who chooses to walk it with us.